Press Releases

Contact Rebecca Kilborne, Marketing & Communications Manager, for more information. RKilborne@lincolncottage.org 202-829-0436 ext. 228 Lincoln's Slippers at President Lincoln's Cottage 16th President's original slippers on view at President Lincoln's Cottage through January 2020; recreations by Stubbs and Wootton available for purchase. While Abraham Lincoln's public image was defined by his signature stovepipe hat, his private, more casual nature is highlighted in a display of his slippers at President Lincoln's Cottage in Washington, DC. Meetings at the Cottage were often impromptu and informal, and Lincoln was known to greet guests while wearing carpet slippers. An original pair of Lincoln's own slippers is on public display at President Lincoln's Cottage through January 2020; the slippers are on loan from the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center in Fremont, OH. Read the full press release here.

President Lincoln's Cottage Displays Rare July 11, 1776 Declaration of Independence July 2, 2018 President Lincoln's Cottage will display a rare July 11, 1776 Declaration of Independence printing by John Holt starting July 1, 2018. This rare piece comes from a private collector, courtesy of Seth Kaller, Inc. One of just six known -- and the only one in private hands -- this attractive newspaper printing of the Declaration has the complete text printed on its own page, double-column. It predates the famous signature copy by a few weeks. The document will be on display in the OriginALs exhibit located in the Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center until January 4, 2019. Read the full press release here .

President Lincoln's Cottage Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Ten Months of Special Exhibits, Deals for Visitors February 1, 2018 This February 19th marks ten years that President Lincoln's Cottage has been open to the public. To celebrate a decade of ground-breaking programs that shed new light on the past and provide opportunities to take action today, President Lincoln's Cottage will roll out a series of special opportunities for visitors tied to themes of empathy, equality, justice, and freedom. Read the full press release here.

President Lincoln's Cottage Named in Washingtonian Magazine's 50 "Great Places to Work" February 23, 2017

President Lincoln's Cottage has been recognized as one of Washingtonian's 50 Great Places to Work in the Washington, DC area for 2017. Announced every two years, the winning workplaces are chosen by a panel of editors after reviewing hundreds of companies and 8,000 employee surveys.

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Secretary of State John Kerry Presents Students Opposing Slavery with Presidential Award October 24, 2016 Students Opposing Slavery (SOS), a youth education program of President Lincoln’s Cottage, was awarded the Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons on Monday, October 24, 2016 at the meeting of the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons at the White House. The award, presented by Secretary of State John Kerry, was accepted by three students, Daniel Becker, Courtney McCrimmon and Beatrice Greeson, representing all SOS participants. President Lincoln’s Cottage CEO, Erin Mast and Associate Director for Programs, Callie Hawkins were also present for the ceremony. Read the full press release here.

Third Annual Freedom 5K September 24, 2016 On Saturday, September 24, just two days after the 154th anniversary of the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, over 215 runners from across the DC area competed in the third-annual Freedom 5K at President Lincoln's Cottage. Chris Jetton sets top pace for all runners with time of 17:46. Read the full press release here.

1986 Immigration Act from the National Archives on Public Display for the First Time President Lincoln’s Cottage and the National Archives are proud to collaborate in the first-ever public display of the Immigration Reform and Control Act signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in November 1986. The original Immigration Act, from the National Archives, will be on display at President Lincoln’s Cottage from June 1, 2016 through December 1, 2016. Read the full press release here.

2016 Lincoln Ideas Forum President Lincoln’s Cottage will commemorate Abraham Lincoln’s lasting legacy with our second annual forum with leading experts in contemporary issues related to the 16^th President’s ideas on freedom and liberty. Notable thinkers will explore the intersection of President Lincoln’s life and legacy with contemporary issues including trafficking and migration, economic policy, reconciliation after civil war, and the psychological legacy of slavery. Read the full media advisory here.

President Lincoln’s Cottage Lays Groundwork for Bright Future at Storied Site Since opening its doors to the public for the first time in 2008, President Lincoln’s Cottage has been operated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) as one of its “stewardship” sites. Effective January 1, 2016, President Lincoln’s Cottage will transition to a new form of governance and administration, “co-stewardship,” and will gain autonomy as President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home a new 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The new board of trustees of President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldier’s Home will assume responsibility for operations and staff management while the National Trust, based in Washington, DC, will continue to lease the property from the Armed Forces Retirement Home, provide technical services and grant funding, and consult with the new entity on the ongoing preservation and interpretation of the property. Read the full press release here.

Naturalization Ceremony at President Lincoln’s Cottage

President Lincoln’s Cottage welcomed the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to the summer residence of Abraham Lincoln to naturalize 20 new American citizens. Representing 17 different countries around the world, these new Americans took their oath at the residence where President Lincoln developed the Emancipation Proclamation and steered the United States through the Civil War.

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Groundbreaking Exhibit on Lincoln’s Immigration Policy Opens

President Lincoln’s Cottage launched American by Belief, a new exhibit that will bring to light Lincoln’s views and policies on immigration. Callie Hawkins, Associate Director of Programs at the Cottage, stated, “To our knowledge, American by Belief is the first exhibit to focus specifically on Abraham Lincoln’s beliefs on immigration.” On July 4, 1864, as Lincoln and his family moved to the Cottage for their final summer in residence, the 16th president signed into law An Act to Encourage Immigration. Historian Jason Silverman, author of the newly published Lincoln and the Immigrant, described this act as "the first, last, and only major law in American history to encourage immigration." Silverman continued, "Abraham Lincoln viewed immigration as crucial to the destiny of the United States and he welcomed immigrants to the shores of the United States as their new home." Read the full press release here.

Joan Benoit Samuelson Runs Second Annual Freedom 5K at President Lincoln’s Cottage September 26, 2015

Olympic champion Joan Benoit Samuelson presented Jarrod Brennet the top prize at the second annual Freedom 5K at President Lincoln’s Cottage on Saturday, September 26th. Samuelson, the first woman to win the gold medal in the Olympic marathon at the Los Angeles games in 1984, was the honorary host of the Freedom 5K event, which traversed the historic 250-acre Armed Forces Retirement Home campus in Northwest Washington, DC. Nearly 200 runners from the across the DC metropolitan area competed in the event, which wound past historic buildings, around ponds and meadows, and through a wooded road before a final uphill climb to the lawn of President Lincoln’s Cottage.

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Lincoln’s Legacy at 150 April 13, 2015 This April, President Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington, D.C. will mark the 150^th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s last visit and his assassination with a range of free events, exhibits, and programs commemorating his life. Highlights include: a retracing of Lincoln’s daily commute on horseback through the streets of Washington, D.C.; an exhibit examining presidential security; and a dynamic forum featuring innovative scholars and visionary leaders on the lasting influence of Lincoln’s brave ideas. For more information, visit www.lincolncottage.org/legacy150. Download full press release here.

Teenagers Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking with #WhatIWouldMiss Campaign January 28, 2015 January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and this year, young people are invited to shed light on this humanitarian crisis within a high-risk population – their peers. #WhatIWouldMiss, a campaign sponsored by President Lincoln’s Cottage, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Department of Education, encourages teenagers to think about aspects of their daily lives that they would miss if they were a victim of human trafficking and participate by sharing a post on social media using the contest hashtag (#WhatIWouldMiss). All posts will be judged by a jury of representatives from anti-trafficking organizations. One teenager will win a spot at President Lincoln’s Cottage’s third annual Students Opposing Slavery (SOS) International Summit in Washington, D.C., and five additional teenagers will receive awards of recognition. More information is available atwww.StudentsOpposingSlavery.org/WhatIWouldMiss. Download full press release here.

3D Scanning of President Lincoln’s Cottage January 7, 2015 Now through January 14, Dr. Michael Rogers and Dr. Scott Stull are leading a 3D laser scanning team of undergraduate researchers from Ithaca College to survey the interior and exterior of President Lincoln’s Cottage, the Lincoln family’s beloved seasonal home and the only designated National Monument in Washington, D.C. Using a Leica C-10 3D laser scanner that takes 50,000 readings per second, the 3D high resolution scanning will record all aspects of the building. Images collected from the scanning will support preservation research, potentially impacting historical interpretation and public outreach at President Lincoln’s Cottage. Members of the press are invited to two special sessions to observe and record the 3D laser scanning in action. Download full media advisory here.

Joan Benoit Samuelson Runs Inaugural Freedom 5K XC at President Lincoln’s Cottage September 29, 2014 Olympic champion Joan Benoit Samuelson presented District resident Sebi Devlin-Foltz the top prize at the inaugural Freedom 5K XC at President Lincoln’s Cottage on Saturday September 27^th. Samuelson, the first woman to win the gold medal in the Olympic marathon at the Los Angeles games in 1984, was the honorary host of the Freedom 5K XC event, which traversed the historic 250-acre Armed Forces Retirement Home campus in Northwest Washington, DC. Nearly 230 runners from the across the DC metropolitan area competed in this inaugural event, which curved past historic buildings, around ponds and meadows, and through a wooded road before a final uphill climb to the lawn of President Lincoln’s Cottage, where Abraham Lincoln developed the Emancipation Proclamation. The Freedom 5K XC supports preservation, award-winning programs, and innovative initiatives including the Students Opposing Slavery program at President Lincoln’s Cottage, the only privately funded National Monument in the nation. Download full press release here.

Run in Lincoln’s Footsteps with Joan Benoit Samuelson at the First Annual Freedom 5K XC at President Lincoln’s Cottage August 7, 2014 On September 27^th, runners will become a part of history when they join Olympic champion Joan Benoit Samuelson at the first annual Freedom 5K XC at President Lincoln’s Cottage! After winning the Boston Marathon twice, Ms. Benoit Samuelson went on to become the first woman to ever win the gold medal in the Olympic marathon at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The Freedom 5K XC, a unique cross country event open to the general public, provides a rare opportunity for runners and walkers alike to race on the 250 acre Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) campus, where President Lincoln and his family resided during his presidency. All proceeds and donations support preservation, award-winning programs, and innovative initiatives such as the Students Opposing Slavery program at President Lincoln’s Cottage, the only privately funded National Monument in the nation. Download full press release here.

Lincoln’s Slippers at President Lincoln’s Cottage July 1, 2014 While Abraham Lincoln’s public image was defined by his signature stovepipe hat, his private, more casual nature is highlighted in the newest exhibit at President Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington, DC. Meetings at the Cottage were often impromptu and informal, and Lincoln was known to greet guests while wearing carpet slippers. An original pair of Lincoln’s own slippers is on public display at President Lincoln’s Cottage from July 1, 2014 through December 2014; the slippers are on loan from the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center in Fremont, OH. Download full press release here.

Teenagers Fight Human Trafficking at Students Opposing Slavery Summit June 18, 2014 Thirty teenagers from five states and eight countries will unite at President Lincoln’s Cottage, the “Cradle of the Emancipation Proclamation,” for the second annual Students Opposing Slavery (SOS) International Summit. SOS, a youth engagement program at President Lincoln’s Cottage, is a student-led initiative dedicated to continuing Lincoln’s fight for freedom by raising awareness about human trafficking within a high-risk population – teenagers. At the Summit, this new generation of abolitionists will gain the resources and training to take action against modern slavery. The Summit is from June 23-27 at President Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington, DC. More information is available at our SOS Summit page. Download full press release here.

President Lincoln’s Cottage Wins Gold Muse Award for Tour Technology June 10, 2014 President Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington, D.C. won the top prize from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) for best new digital application in 2014. AAM’s Media and Technology Muse Awards recognizes the galleries, libraries, archives, and museums whose use of digital media exceptionally enhances visitor experiences. The app was developed exclusively for President Lincoln’s Cottage by Blair Dubilier & Associates. Download full press release here.

Youth Citizenship Ceremony at President Lincoln’s Cottage April 17, 2014 Twenty-two children from seventeen countries* whose families recently became U.S. citizens will be honored in a citizenship ceremony at President Lincoln’s Cottage, the seasonal residence of the Lincoln family during the Civil War and the site where President Lincoln developed the Emancipation Proclamation. This program is presented by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Download full media advisory here.

D.C. Emancipation Day at President Lincoln’s Cottage and Petworth Citizen April 9, 2014 On April 16, 2014, 152 years after President Lincoln signed a bill ending slavery in the District of Columbia, President Lincoln’s Cottage and Petworth Citizen are partnering to honor Lincoln’s legacy here in Washington, D.C. From 4 pm until 1 am on Wednesday April 16, 2014, diners can visit Petworth Citizen, located at 829 Upshur Street NW Washington D.C. 20011, in honor of D.C. Emancipation Day. The restaurant will donate a portion of sales on that day to President Lincoln’s Cottage, “the Cradle of the Emancipation Proclamation.” “Lincoln lived and worked just up the road from the site of our restaurant, and we are thrilled to join with President Lincoln’s Cottage in celebrating this important holiday,” says Paul Ruppert, owner of Petworth Citizen. Download full press release here.

The Grateful American™ Series Visits President Lincoln’s Cottage April 1, 2014 For American history buffs, there’s nothing quite like visiting the home of a former president. And when that president is one of the nation’s most revered and beloved, as is Abraham Lincoln, it’s especially meaningful to meander through his summer home in Washington, DC. View full press release here.

Abraham Lincoln’s Briefcase Returns to Washington, D.C. January 10, 2014 The briefcase that held Abraham Lincoln’s handwritten notes during the Civil War returns to Washington, DC, for a six month exhibit at President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home. While living at the Cottage with his family during the summers of 1862, 1863, and 1864, President Lincoln carried papers in the briefcase on his daily commute to the White House. A photo album made for Tad Lincoln by the 150^th Pennsylvania Volunteers, a company stationed at the Cottage during the Civil War to guard the Lincoln family, will also be on view in the exhibit. The briefcase and photo album are on loan from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, IL, and will be on display at President Lincoln’s Cottage through the end of June 2014. Download full press release here.

D.C. Poet Laureate Dolores Kendrick to Commemorate 150^th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address with Dramatic Performance at Lincoln’s Washington Home November 5, 2013 Ten elegant sentences that have shaped our understanding of the nation’s most divisive event will come to life on November 19^th at President Lincoln’s Cottage. In honor of the 150^th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, the public is invited to come together for mass recitations of Lincoln’s transformative speech from the steps of the veranda at President Lincoln’s Cottage, the Lincoln family’s seasonal residence in Washington, DC. DC Poet Laureate Dolores Kendrick (pictured) will open the ceremony with a dramatic solo performance of the Gettysburg Address at 10:30 am. Download full press release here.

UNBOUND, the Walk to Stop Modern Slavery, Relocated From National Mall to President Lincoln’s Cottage Due to Shutdown October 4, 2013 UNBOUND, a rallying point in Washington, DC to unite the movement to end modern slavery, is relocating from its original location at the Washington Monument to President Lincoln’s Cottage, the Cradle of the Emancipation Proclamation, due to the federal government shutdown. Over 600 abolitionists will join forces for a rally and walk to raise awareness of and support for the anti-slavery movement in the United States and around the world. UNBOUND is presented by Stop Modern Slavery. Download full media advisory here.

President Lincoln’s Cottage is Open Despite Government Shutdown October 1, 2013 President Lincoln’s Cottage, the only designated National Monument in Washington, DC and the only National Monument in the country that operates as a private non-profit without federal support, will remain open for tours throughout the government shutdown. For the duration of the government shutdown, employees of the federal government will receive 50{ec117f0059f8cde3a5e4f5b3c1b486659702d407977a37ffc575d2c0a9b4a69f} off adult admission with the presentation of a federal government ID. President Lincoln’s Cottage is open from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Saturday and 10:30 am – 4:30 pm on Sunday. Guided tours of the Cottage are offered on the hour, and visitors can enjoy the exhibit galleries and gift shop in the Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center. Group tours and school groups welcome. For more information, visitors can call 202-829-0436 x31231, emailLincolnsCottage@savingplaces.org, or visit www.lincolncottage.org. Download full press release here.

Cottage Conversations Returns to President Lincoln’s Cottage September 27, 2013 Civil War scholars and political historians return to President Lincoln’s Cottage for a sixth season of “Cottage Conversations,” the signature lecture series held at the Cradle of the Emancipation Proclamation. Featured authors in the 2013-2014 season of Cottage Conversations will discuss a range of topics, from Lincoln’s explorations in faith to the impact of the war here in Washington, DC. Enjoy a relaxing evening to socialize and deepen your understanding of the Civil War and President Lincoln in his Washington home. Download full press release here.

Groundbreaking Interactive Tour Experience at President Lincoln’s Cottage September 16, 2013 New interactive technology is enhancing the tour experience at President Lincoln’s Cottage. Thanks to the introduction of resource-rich tablets, guides can now curate tours of the Lincoln family’s home in Washington, DC by tailoring the tour to the needs and interests of each group in real time. An array of new features, such as crisp, high-quality visuals, audio recordings of never-before-told stories, scents, “windows into the past” and a dramatic presentation on wartime Washington, creates an evocative, sensory experience for visitors. This project was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. Download full press release here.

Civil War Diary on Display at President Lincoln’s Cottage September 16, 2013 The original Civil War diary and personal artifacts of Albert Nelson See, a member of Abraham Lincoln’s Presidential Guard, will go on public display for the first time in history at President Lincoln’s Cottage this autumn. See’s eye-witness accounts detail President Lincoln’s life at the Cottage, Jubal Early’s attack on Washington at Fort Stevens, and the inner workings of the presidential guard. Visitors to the exhibit will discover an authentic perspective of Civil War life in Washington. The exhibit opens to the public on September 26^th 2013 in the Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center at President Lincoln’s Cottage, and will remain on display until December 31^st, 2013. Download full press release here.

Celebrate Family Day at President Lincoln’s Cottage September 5, 2013 Join President Lincoln’s Cottage and the Armed Forces Retirement Home on Saturday, September 21st, 2013 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm and enjoy these grounds as the Lincoln family did! Family members of all ages will enjoy the live entertainment and activities inspired by the Lincoln family and their life at the Soldiers’ Home. Activities are free unless otherwise noted. Download full press release here.

Open House at Historic Soldiers’ Home Campus August 23, 2013 The historic grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in NW Washington DC will be open to the public, free of charge, for a day of celebration and entertainment. This program is presented by the Armed Forces Retirement Home in partnership with President Lincoln’s Cottage and Friends of Soldiers’ Home, in celebration of the newly constructed Scott Building. Download full press release here.

Field Trips from Field Trip August 21, 2013 DC Public School students and students at Title 1 schools in Maryland and Virginia will receive free field trips to President Lincoln’s Cottage, thanks to a generous donation from Field Trip from Niantic Labs @ Google. Field Trip is a location-based app. Called “the future of augmented reality” by The Atlantic, Field Trip is expanding its reach by partnering with President Lincoln’s Cottage, the Cradle of the Emancipation Proclamation and the Lincoln family’s seasonal retreat in Washington, D.C. Over five hundred area students will benefit from the bus scholarships and free educational programs courtesy of Field Trip. Download full press release here.

President Lincoln’s Cottage Expands Digital Offerings with Release of First E-Book August 20, 2013 President Lincoln’s Cottage released its newest publication in e-book format, offering readers a fresh alternative for consuming history. Emancipation at 150 is an anthology featuring different takes on the Emancipation Proclamation from a dozen leading Lincoln historians and government officials, produced in commemoration of the 150^th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and in partnership with the United States Commission on Civil Rights. The anthology is sold at select online retailers, including the Amazon Kindle store and the iTunes book store, and is also available in PDF format as a free download from www.lincolncottage.org/emancipation-at-150. Download full press release here.

Discover President Lincoln’s Cottage with Google Field Trip July 9, 2013 Can technology help re-connect us to historic places? Google Field Trip, the free location-based app that helps users discover points of interest in their immediate vicinity, is partnering with President Lincoln’s Cottage to do just that. Field Trip users periodically receive notifications about historic sites, eclectic bars and restaurants, and live events going on nearby. For the month of July, Field Trip is highlighting President Lincoln’s Cottage as a top “Field Trip Find,” and up to 220 Field Trip app users will gain free admission to President Lincoln’s Cottage. The National Building Museum and the National Museum of Crime and Punishment are also offering free admission to Field Trip app users for a limited time. Download full press release here.

President Lincoln’s Cottage Anti-Slavery Exhibit Wins Design Award June 17, 2013 “Can You Walk Away? Modern Slavery: Human Trafficking in the United States”, the current special exhibit at President Lincoln’s Cottage, received the award of merit from the Society for Environmental Graphic Design. Howard + Revis Design provided exceptional design services for the exhibit, which examines slavery in the United States 150 years after Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. The exhibit has also received a leadership award from the American Association for State and Local History. Admission to “Can You Walk Away?” is free and the exhibit has been extended through December 31^st, 2013. Learn more about the exhibit and how to visit at http://lincolncottage.org/canyouwalkaway.html. Download full press release here.

President Lincoln’s Cottage Kicks Off Students Opposing Slavery Project May 30, 2015 President Lincoln’s Cottage, the “Cradle of the Emancipation Proclamation,” is launching a youth anti-slavery project that will give a new generation of abolitionists the resources and training to take action against modern slavery. Students Opposing Slavery (SOS) is a student initiative dedicated to involving teens in the fight against human trafficking. The SOS International Summit will be held at President Lincoln’s Cottage from June 24^ththrough June 28^th 2013. High school students are invited to register for the Summit, and applications must be received by June 7^th, 2013. To register, contact Callie Hawkins, Associate Director for Programs at President Lincoln’s Cottage, at CHawkins@savingplaces.org. Download full press release here.

Award-Winning Exhibit on Modern Slavery at President Lincoln’s Cottage May 28, 2013 “Can You Walk Away?,” a ground-breaking exhibit at President Lincoln’s Cottage examining modern slavery in the United States, was awarded the 2013 Leadership in History Award of Merit from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH). Video testimonials from survivors of human trafficking are the focal point of this exhibit, which opened to the public in early 2012 and will close on August 31^st. President Lincoln’s Cottage produced “Can You Walk Away?” in partnership with Polaris Project, a leading non-profit organization working to end human trafficking. Visit http://lincolncottage.org/canyouwalkaway.html to learn more about the exhibit. Download full press release here.

Memorial Day Celebrations at President Lincoln’s Cottage May 14, 2013 President Lincoln’s Cottage will host an array of activities on Memorial Day, May 27^th 2013, to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. military. Family-friendly activities include guided tours of the first National Cemetery, commemorative ceremonies honoring veterans at multiple locations, picnicking opportunities on the grounds of the Soldiers’ Home, and tours of President Lincoln’s Cottage, the seasonal residence of the Lincoln family during the Civil War. President Lincoln’s Cottage is presenting these programs in partnership with the Armed Forces Retirement Home, the National Park Service, and the Illinois State Society. Registrations requested; visitwww.LincolnCottage.org/MemorialDay2013 to register and learn more information. Download full press release here.

Dine Out for D.C. Emancipation Day April 15, 2013 LINCOLN Restaurant and President Lincoln’s Cottage are presenting a uniquely-D.C. philanthropic dining event. From 11 am until midnight on Tuesday April 16, 2013, diners can visit LINCOLN Restaurant, located at 1110 Vermont Ave, NW Washington DC 20005, in honor of D.C. Emancipation Day. The restaurant will donate twenty percent of sales on that day to President Lincoln’s Cottage in this first-time partnership. Download full press release here.

Extended Stay for Emancipation Proclamation at President Lincoln’s Cottage January 31, 2013 A rare, signed copy of the Emancipation Proclamation currently on display at President Lincoln’s Cottage will remain on view for an additional two months. The exhibition of this historic document in the Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center at President Lincoln’s Cottage has been extended through April 30, 2013. The extended exhibition of the Emancipation Proclamation will coincide with the 151^st anniversary of President Lincoln signing the DC Emancipation Act on April 16, 1862. President Lincoln’s Cottage is the first public venue to display this copy of the Emancipation Proclamation, recently purchased David M. Rubenstein. Download full press release here.

Perspectives on the Emancipation Proclamation at President Lincoln’s Cottage December 21, 2012 President Lincoln’s Cottage, a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, will host “Emancipation at 150: The Impact of the Emancipation Proclamation,” a panel discussion in recognition of the 150^th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. This free panel presentation is open to the public and is co-sponsored by President Lincoln’s Cottage and the United States Commission on Civil Rights. The panel takes place on January 3, 2013 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at President Lincoln’s Cottage. RSVP is required and space is limited. Interested attendees should call 202-829-0436 x31232 by 5 pm on Thursday, December 27 to reserve a space. Download full press release here.

President Lincoln’s Cottage Celebrates Freedom’s Eve December 5, 2012 President Lincoln’s Cottage will host “Freedom’s Eve,” a New Year’s Eve party to celebrate the 150^thanniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. On Monday, December 31^st 2012 from 9:30 pm – 12:30 am, the public are invited to ring in the New Year at a party with meaning. Freedom’s Eve will feature live music, a dessert buffet, and an open bar featuring wine, beer, champagne, and a signature cocktail. Admission to Freedom’s Eve is by advanced ticket purchase only. Tickets are available for $100 per person and can be purchased by contacting Sahand Miraminy at 202-829-0436 x31232 or SMiraminy@savingplaces.org. Download full press release here.

Celebrate Family Day at President Lincoln’s Cottage September 4, 2012 Join President Lincoln’s Cottage and the Armed Forces Retirement Home as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Lincoln family’s first season at the Soldiers’ Home. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the Lincolns’ Cottage as they once did through an array of activities and demonstrations. Perfect for family members of all ages! Download full press release here.

President Lincoln’s Cottage to Display Emancipation Proclamation August 23, 2012 President Lincoln’s Cottage will be the first public venue to display a rare, signed copy of the Emancipation Proclamation recently purchased by David M. Rubenstein. The historic document will be displayed in the Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center at President Lincoln’s Cottage from September 22^nd, 2012, the date Lincoln issued the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, through the end of February 2013. Download full press release here.

Memorial Day Events at President Lincoln’s Cottage May 21, 2012 President Lincoln’s Cottage, in partnership with the Armed Forces Retirement Home, will host Memorial Day activities on May 28, 2012 from 11:00AM – 3:00PM. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to take a free guided tour of the USSAH National Cemetery (predecessor of Arlington National Cemetery) at 11:30AM and 1:30PM. Wreath laying ceremonies will also take place at the Soldiers’ Home at 11:15AM and at the Cemetery at 12:15PM. Tours of the Cottage will be available on the regular schedule from 10:00AM to 3:00PM at the regular price of $15 for adults and $5 for children. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch. Download full press release here.

D.C. Emancipation Day Celebration at President Lincoln’s Cottage March 28, 2012 President Lincoln’s Cottage will host a 150^thAnniversary Celebration of DC Emancipation Day on Sunday, April 15, 2012 from 2:30pm – 4:30pm. This free outdoor public program will feature noted Lincoln scholars and a musical program. This event is presented in partnership with the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia and the Lincoln Group of DC. Download full press release here.

President Lincoln’s Cottage Opens Exhibit on Modern Slavery February 17, 2012 President Lincoln’s Cottage, in partnership with Polaris Project, opened Can You Walk Away? Modern Slavery: Human Trafficking in the United States February 17, 2012 in the Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center. The exhibit is part of a year-long commemoration of the 150^th Anniversary of Lincoln developing the Emancipation Proclamation at President Lincoln’s Cottage. Can You Walk Away? bridges the perceived gap between slavery past and present, and highlights the challenges and perceptions of slavery in America today. Can You Walk Away?opened in February 2012 and will remain on view through August 31, 2013. Download full press release here.

President Lincoln’s Cottage Opens Exhibit on Wartime Washington December 12, 2011 President Lincoln’s Cottage opened Seat of War: A Panoramic View of Civil War Washington Through Historic Printsearly this month in the Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center. This exhibit illuminates President Lincoln’s Civil War Washington through historic prints from our collection. It will run through the new year and close on January 15, 2012. Download full press release here.

Heritage Trail Unveiling and Celebration October 11, 2011 President Lincoln’s Cottage is proud to be included in the latest Cultural Tourism DC Heritage Trail – Georgia Avenue/Pleasant Plains. President Lincoln regularly commuted to the White House from his Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home, using present-day Georgia Avenue. This story of his commute to and from the Cottage will be available on sign #19 of the trail. Other highlights of the trail besides President Lincoln’s commute include Howard University (the first African-American liberal arts university), a German beer garden, author Zora Neale Hurston’s boarding house, historic Griffith Stadium, and locations that convey the stories of the grocers, barbers, poets, and bootleggers who called this neighborhood home. Download full press release here.

Celebrating the Civil War Sesquicentennial at President Lincoln’s Cottage August 18, 2011 President Lincoln’s Cottage, a focal point of the 150^th Anniversary of the Civil War, offers visitors compelling and tangible links to the 16^th president with unique and extraordinary insights into his public and private life. Termed by Lincoln scholar Allen Guelzo the “Cradle of Emancipation,” President Lincoln spent one quarter of his presidency here and was living here when he drafted the Emancipation Proclamation and deliberated critical issues of the Civil War. Download full press release here.

Lincoln Flag March 25, 2011 In remembrance of the 146^th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, President Lincoln’s Cottage will display one of five American flags that were hanging in Ford’s Theatre the night of the assassination. The flag will be on display for one week only beginning on April 11, 2011. Download full press release here.

Retracing Lincoln’s Commute from the Soldiers’ Home September 9, 2010 Trail Master and Outdoorsman, Tom Seay will retrace (on horseback) Abraham Lincoln’s commute from President Lincoln’s Cottage to the White House on Sunday, September 12, 2010. This ride will be filmed for an upcoming episode on the television show, Best of America by Horseback, which airs nationwide on RFD-TV. Download full press release here.

Being Lincoln: New Exhibit Opens at President Lincoln’s Cottage August 9, 2010 President Lincoln’s Cottage will open the exhibition, Being Lincoln, on August 21, 2010. On view through July 31, 2011, Being Lincoln will explore the world of Lincoln presenters (those who dress up like Lincoln for public presentations) and will ask visitors to look beyond Lincoln’s iconic image to determine what it means to really be like Lincoln. Visitors will gain insight into the lives of Lincoln presenters and can participate in an interactive program where they will have the opportunity to “Lincoln themselves”. This interactive component will also be available online at www.lincolncottage.org. Being Lincoln will be on view in the Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center, free of charge, and on opening day Abe and his son Tad will make an appearance! Download full press release here.

President Lincoln’s Cottage Receives Platinum Distance Learning Award May 10, 2010 President Lincoln’s Cottage, a National Trust Historic site located in Washington, D.C., received the Platinum award for “Best Practices for Distance Learning Programming” from the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) for its online version of Lincoln’s Toughest Decisions: Debating Emancipation. This prestigious International Award is presented annually to organizations and individuals engaged in the development and delivery of distance learning programs. Download full press release here.

President Lincoln’s Cottage Launches a New Online Program September 22, 2009 Today, on the anniversary of the issuing of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, President Lincoln’s Cottage launches their award-winning program, “Debating Emancipation,” in an online version. “Lincoln’s Toughest Decisions: Debating Emancipation” is an interactive program that puts students in the role of Lincoln’s closest advisors. Using letters and other historical documents students learn how they would advise the President on this controversial issue. This innovative program is currently offered as a school/adult program at the Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center at President Lincoln’s Cottage and, thanks to a grant from the Motorola Foundation, is now available on LincolnCottage.org so that teachers around the country can use this program in their own classrooms. Debating Emancipation Online is available here:http://lincolncottage.org/LCStage/Player.html. Download full press release here.

Cottage Awarded Victorian Society in America Preservation Award July 15, 2009 President Lincoln’s Cottage, a National Trust Historic site located in Washington, D.C., is receiving the Victorian Society in America’s prestigious Preservation Award for the restoration of President Lincoln’s Cottage and its surrounding grounds. The award, officially presented this morning during a ceremony at President Lincoln’s Cottage, honors the quality of the restoration and the attention to historical detail throughout the Cottage. In addition, the award praises the interactive and interpretative exhibits in the LEED-Gold Certified Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center, an adaptive reuse of the former administrative offices of the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Download full press release here.

New Lincoln Statue Marks Start of Yearlong Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration February 12, 2009 “My Abraham Lincoln,” an exhibition of pop culture and historical artifacts, and the dedication of a new statue of President Lincoln and his horse, mark the Lincoln Bicentennial at President Lincoln’s Cottage. The exhibit remains on view until December 31, 2009; the statue of President Lincoln and his horse is permanent. Download full press release here.

Hidden Historic Treasure Offers New Insights into Abraham Lincoln November 6, 2007 On February 18, 2008, President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home opens to the public for the first time, giving Americans an intimate, never-before-seen view of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency and family life. Designated a National Monument by President Clinton in 2000, President Lincoln’s Cottage served as Lincoln’s family residence for a quarter of his presidency and is the most significant historic site directly associated with Lincoln’s presidency aside from the White House. President Lincoln’s Cottage is located on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in northwest Washington, D.C. and has been restored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Download full press release here.

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